Description
Neil Young And Crazy Horse – Sleeps With Angels (CD Album)
Product Details
Key Information
- UPC: 093624574927
- Label Code: LC 0322 | Price Code: WE 833
- Format: CD, Album, Stereo
- Country: Europe (Made in Germany)
- Release Date: August 1994
- Genre: Rock
- Style: Alternative Rock, Blues Rock
Record & Copyright Details
- Record Company: Reprise Records (a Time Warner Company)
- Copyright ℗ and © 1994 Reprise Records for the U.S. and WEA International Inc. for the world outside of the U.S.
- Manufactured by Warner Music Manufacturing Europe; Pressed by WMME Alsdorf
- Recorded & Mixed at The Complex Studios, West L.A.
- Digital Editing & Mastering at Oceanview Digital Mastering and Redwood Digital
- Additional credits include production coordinator, engineers, and various technical staff detailed on the inlay and disc
Overview
"Sleeps With Angels" by Neil Young And Crazy Horse is a compelling studio album that exemplifies the raw, innovative spirit of Neil Young's collaboration with his long-time backing band, Crazy Horse. Released in August 1994 under Reprise Records and distributed throughout Europe, the album combines alternative rock and blues rock elements into a sound that is both gritty and introspective. With a mix of energetic performances and mellow ballads, this album is a definitive exploration of Young's artistic vision and the unique synergy of Crazy Horse.
Product Features
- Dynamic Soundscape: Blends alternative rock with blues undertones, capturing energetic guitar riffs and reflective musical passages.
- High-Fidelity Production: Recorded, mixed, and mastered at renowned studios ensuring pristine audio quality.
- Iconic Collaboration: A milestone in Neil Young's storied career, featuring co-credits with Crazy Horse, a band known for its distinctive style and impactful performances.
- Detailed Musicianship: Features contributions from key members such as Sampedro, Young, Talbot, and Molina, with intricate instrumental performances and thoughtful arrangements.
- Collectible Packaging: Comes in a standard jewel case with an embossed Warner logo (optional on cover) and an 8-panel inlay featuring photos, lyrics, and credits. Some editions include a multilingual lyric leaflet for an enriched listening experience.
Interesting Facts
- Artistic Synergy: This album captures the collaborative magic between Neil Young and Crazy Horse, fostering a sound that has influenced generations of rock and alternative musicians.
- Extensive Production Effort: With contributions from top-tier engineers, musicians, and tech specialists, every track on "Sleeps With Angels" is a testament to detailed craftsmanship and musical dedication.
- Legacy of Crazy Horse: The band, remembered for their unique relationship with Young and a history marked by both triumphs and tragedies, adds significant cultural depth to this album.
- Track Diversity: From the introspective grooves of "My Heart" to the gritty bursts of energy in "Change Your Mind" (which spans an epic 14 minutes and 39 seconds), the album offers a wide range of musical expressions.
Track Listing
- My Heart – 2:44
Instruments: Marimba (Bass) by Talbot, Piano (Tack) by Young, Vibraphone by Sampedro - Prime Of Life – 4:04
Features Flute performed by Young - Driveby – 4:44
Instruments: Piano and Synthesizer (Oberheim) by Sampedro - Sleeps With Angels – 2:46
- Western Hero – 4:00
Instruments: Accordion by Young, Grand Piano by Sampedro - Change Your Mind – 14:39
- Blue Eden – 6:23
Words & Music by Billy Talbot, Frank "Poncho" Sampedro, Neil Young, and Ralph Molina - Safeway Cart – 6:32
Instruments: Electric Piano (Wurlitzer) & Synthesizer (Oberheim) by Sampedro; Flute & Harmonica by Neil Young - Train Of Love – 3:59
- Trans Am – 4:07
- Piece Of Crap – 3:15
- A Dream That Can Last – 5:29
Instruments: Marimba (Bass) by Talbot, Piano by Sampedro, Piano (Tack) & Harmonica by Young
Publishers
- Released by Reprise Records with copyrights held by Reprise Records (U.S.) and WEA International Inc. (world outside of the U.S.).
- Additional publishing by Silver Fiddle Music and Falmouth Music.
- Recorded and mixed at The Complex Studios, with digital mastering at Oceanview Digital Mastering and additional editing at Redwood Digital.
- Detailed production credits include contributions from engineers, production coordinators, and technicians ensuring quality sound.
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